File Extension Library


.JGW File Extension

  • Developer by: ESRI
  • Category: GIS Files
  • Format: Text

What are .JGW files and how to open them?

Can't open .JGW file? Are you wondering what it contains? On our site we will explain to you what this file is, what it is used for and what software opens the .JGW file.

What is a .JGW file extension?

.JGW file extension is created by ESRI. .JGW has been classified as GIS Files. The format of .JGW file is Text.

.JGW is JPEG World File

Georeference file used by GIS products such as ESRI ArcGIS Desktop; stored in plain text and contains the coordinates for a corresponding raster .JPG image; used for referencing the location of aerial view maps; can be tiled with other JPEG world images.

JGW files specify the scale of the image per pixel as well as the (X,Y) coordinate of the upper left pixel. Using this information, the actual geographical area of the image can be reconstructed.

List of all softwares that can open the JPEG World File
Windows
ESRI ArcGIS for Desktop
Autodesk AutoCAD Map 3D 2018

How to fix problems with .JGW files

  1. You need to update the application that you normally use to open .JGW files. Only the latest version of the software supports the current .JGW file format
  2. You need to check the .JGW file for viruses. To do this, you need to scan it with a popular antivirus (Norton, Nod32, Kaspersky, Dr.Web, etc.)